Introductory description

The module is designed to enable students who have demonstrated higher linguistic skills to fast-track two levels, (levels 3 and 4), in one year instead of two.
The module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Italian language. Students will gain further insights into the culture and civilisation of Italian-speaking countries. The module will offer a more advanced study of language structure and syntax, and will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Italian and society.

Prior knowledge of Italian required:

• A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
• or a high grade in GCSE or equivalent
• or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
• or Language Centre Italian beginners accelerated
• or equivalent

Successful completion of Italian Intermediate Accelerated qualifies students to progress to Italian 5/Advanced.

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative skills
This module will cover items such as: giving advice; describing anecdotes in the past; expressing commands; making promises; expressing wishes; talking about hypothesis; making predictions; giving opinions; justifying actions; expressing agreement and disagreement.

Grammar
This module will cover items such as: the past tenses (passato prossimo, imperfetto, trapassato prossimo, passato remoto), the future tense, the conditional, direct and indirect object pronouns, the subjunctive.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level.
• Understand the main ideas and some detail of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
• Interact with fluency and spontaneity, and account for and sustain viewpoints.
• Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues.
• Diagnose strengths and weaknesses in their productive language skills and take relevant steps to address their weaknesses

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Italian.

Transferable skills

Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view.
Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis.
Organisational skills: independent work, time management.
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others.
Digital skills.